Just Joe Podcast

I have my first IN studio guests this week, Joel & Carissa owners of Branching Out Bottle Shop. We talk beer, whiskey and more beer.

This week I speak with this amazing Atlanta based musician. We talk about her crazy journey at almost stardom and the constant hustle of the music biz.

This week I speak with Tommy (up and coming musician in CNY and one half of the Ende Brothers duo) about music, the music biz and what it's like to be a young musician in this day and age.

After earning both his master's and doctoral degrees from the Newhouse School, Ulf Oesterle returned as a member of the faculty of the Bandier Program, which he joined in 2008. Oesterle is the owner of Aux Records. We chat about the future of the music biz from the BIZ side.

Marina Verenikina is a Russian Musician & Twitch Streamer. She was born in the city of Moscow in the Russian SFSR to a nuclear physicist father and a child psychologist mother. She has released 12 albums and has toured internationally, performing over 1,200 concerts.

This week I talk with CNY radio legend Dave Frisina about his 40+ year career and his humble beginnings to transitioning into the 21st century of radio.

This episode I speak to one of my fellow musician/twitch streamers, Emily Angell (aka Emily is Fun). We talk about her jump from the “real world” to being a full time musician. Her journey into twitch and our mutual love for FITNESS.

Tracy is an old dear friend, stand up comic and podcaster. We chat about her podcasts, her career in music and stand up, and so much more. She hosts the podcast Teen Mom Trash Talk, 90 Day Fiancé Trash Talk and Catfish Trash Talk.

This week I interview fellow Twitch streamer and amazing human iBlackish. We chat about his humble beginnings on Twitch as a gamer, a marble streamer and how the platform has evolved.

This week I speak with Jes DeHoyos, ex guitarist for Sons Of Texas and Ill Niño. We talk about how a little band from McAllen, TX made a name for themselves and their journey of hard working in the clubs.

I speak with fellow Twitch streamer/musician, Emily McVicker. We chat about the craziness that the past 2 years has been for us, our venture into the twitch world and how tall people are in real life.

This week I talk show with Jon Lamanna, fellow CNY musician/singer. We chat about our highs and lows in the business. Also coming to grips of not “making it” and the transition into a working musician

I talk shop with my dear friend and fellow vocalist, John Kosco (Dropbox, Saint Caine, Revel At Dusk). Road stories, love of music and general nonsense

I bring back my good friend Derek Kerswill (Unearth, Seemless, Shadows Fall) to chat MUSIC. Derek's last time on the podcast was INTENSE and a definite must listen. So we keep it light hearted this time around and dive into what we love the most, MUSIC

This week Joe talks to Roger Lotring; writer & radio host whose words have appeared in Metal Hammer, Metal Edge, Classic Rock, Prog, Revolver, and at Loudwire & ESPN.

This week Joe speaks to another old music business friend, Shaun Glass (Repentance, Soil, Dirge Within, Bloodline, Broken Hope). They talk about Shaun's extensive career, crazy stories and what the future holds for Shaun's new band.

Joe speaks to one of his former record label employees who worked the first Brand New Sin album. They talk about his crazy journey in the music business.

This week speaks with his old buddy RAYEN BELCHERE about the DEATH OF THE “ROCKSTAR”

This week Joe speaks and talks music shop with Lennon Murphy, who has had her share of up and down experiences in the music business.

This week Joe talks to the bad ass female powerhouse, JASMINE CAIN. They talk about her humble beginnings as a musician in Sturgis, SD to her journey to Nashville and what it's like to be an independent female artist.

This week Joe speaks with drummer extraordinaire, Christian Lawrence (aka Opus). They talk about their journeys in the crazy music industry, their journeys getting fit (mentally/physically) and what it takes to be a working musician in today's day and age.

This episode Joe talks to the controversial FLAT EARTH DAVE, David Weiss. They talk Flat Earth. Go into this episode with an open mind.

This week Joe interviews Syracuse music legend Joe Whiting. “Jumpin' Joe” has been playing for nearly 60 years in the area and nationally, sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in rock n roll history. They chat about his journey and what it's like to be a full time/lifer musician.

This week Joe speaks to Nashville based musician, Tyson Leslie. Who currently plays keyboards in the 80's legendary all girls rock band, VIXEN. He also played with Corey Taylor, Tracy Lawerence, Paul Gilbert and a host of others. They talk about the world of being a HIRED GUN in the music biz and the stories/challenges of it.

This week does the first in a series of self podcasts, STATE OF THE JOE, in which he will be diving into his life and struggles. From his panic disorder, his divorces and relationships, his fitness journey, therapy and the deep stuff many of us never talk about. This is the intro to many chapters to come. Let's get deep!

This week Joe interviews Joel Capolongo, co-founder/co-owner of Strong Hearts Cafe in Syracuse. Strong Hearts was Syracuse's first all vegan restaurant. They talk about Joel's journey into veganism, the birth of the restaurant and its ties to the Syracuse Hardcore music scene.

Mark Menghi is the founder of the heavy metal supergroup, Metal Allegiance, featuring Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Alex Skolnik (Testament), David Ellefson (Megadeth). The band also has a rotating cast of legends and who's who in Metal. Joe talks about the beginnings of that group and also about how Mark and Joe became friends many moons ago.

This week, Joe talks with Lonnie Park, a musician friend of his who has played, quite literally, all over the world in so many different genres.

What happens when you've spent your life on the road with some of the biggest bands in rock & you decide to completely pivot your life to spend more time with your family? One of Joe's oldest friends, Marcus Rafferty, did exactly that. This week, he talks about life on the road. Adapting for Covid & lots more.

This week Joe welcomes back Tania Marschall, a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to discuss how people have dealt with their mental health for the past year.

Just Joe catches up with longtime friend, former owner of the 'Electric Company' & Utica legend Anthony "Zee" Donaldson.

The Just Joe Podcast is back! It's been a year since we started with Covid & Joe welcomes his friend Josh from KROCK to talk about how both of their lives have changed. Pivoting their business plans & a lot more.

This week, Joe is alone. Like a lot of us are under quarantine. He talks about what happens when, in one week, you go from 300 booked gigs to zero. How he has adjusted his business model. What he thinks the future of the music & concert industry is. And the personal self-reflection he is using this time for.

This week, Joe welcomes Ben Reilly, a widely respected beverage & business consultant to discuss how businesses can and have adapted in this new climate.

Just Joe invites in a mental health professional to talk about everyone's current level of anxiety over the unknown.

Finally! Joe gets to talk aliens, ghosts & all things unexplained with local paranormal expert Peter Leonard.

This week Joe is joined by legendary Central New York booker Scott Sterling. Scott shares some amazing stories from 'The Lost Horizon' in the 80's & the historic bands he saw some through.

This week, Joe talks to manager & booking agent Jeff Pringle. They talk music business & Jeff's time with Lou Perlman.

This week Joe talks with Jason Bittner, drummer of Overkill & Shadows Fall.

This week Joe is joined by Tim Moyer, singer of Gridley Paige. They discuss what it's like to be a working musician in Central New York!

Here's part two of Just Joe's conversation with Derek Kerswill. If you haven't heard part one, go back and start there.

This week is part one of Joe's talk with Derek Kerswill, drummer of 'Shadows Fall,' 'Seemless' & 'Unearth.' They talk music business and get pretty deep about some of Derek's most recent demons.

This week, Joe talks with Mercedes Lander, founding member of 'Kittie' and current singer/guitar player for 'The White Swan.'

This week's guest is Joe's old industry friend, A&R guy and Radio Promo, Andrew Sample. They talk the music BIZ. What it's like touring as a band. Advice for new bands and some other random stuff. The Just Joe Podcast is made possible thanks to TisMart Cigar Shop & Lounge in Brewerton.

This week, Joe gets back to mental health and sits down with Natalie Davis, co-founder of a fantastic Central New York organization, 'Two Brothers Light.' The Just Joe Podcast is made possible thanks to TisMart Cigar Shop & Lounge in Brewerton.

This week Joe talks to Rayen Belchere, the "Just Joe of Charlotte," about mental health, super-personal gigs & making a living as a musician. The Just Joe Podcast is made possible thanks to TisMart Cigar Shop & Lounge in Brewerton.

This week, Joe talks with former Breaking Benjamin guitarist & current Earshot guitarist & solo artist, Aaron Fink. Album Recommendation: http://tinyurl.com/vvdo2yg The Just Joe Podcast is made possible thanks to TisMart Cigar Shop & Lounge in Brewerton.

This week, Joe gets back to his health journey talking with his personal nutritionist Ed Ten Eyck. The Just Joe Podcast is made possible thanks to TisMart Cigar Shop & Lounge in Brewerton.

City councilman Joe Driscoll had a weird path to public servant. From beatboxing Biggie songs, to touring the world as a solo artist and everything in between, Joe & Joe reminisce on the roads that brought them here. The Just Joe Podcast is made possible thanks to TisMart Cigar Shop & Lounge in Brewerton.

This week, Joe is joined by Dan Goldberg, Owner of CrossFit Syracuse. They discuss Joe's physical transformation in his 40's and dispel some of the rumors surrounding cross fit. The Just Joe Podcast is made possible thanks to TisMart Cigar Shop & Lounge in Brewerton.

This week, Joe is joined by Stacey Waterman, production manager and logistics coordinator for pretty much every major concert you've seen come through Central New York in the last decade, including KROCKATHON. Joe & Stacey tell you some of the backstage stories & drama you haven't heard about... until now. The Just Joe Podcast is made possible thanks to Average Joe's Beernasium in Baldwinsville and TisMart Cigar Shop & Lounge in Brewerton.